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Question 6 - we asked:
HGVs pose a disproportionate risk to people on bikes due to size and restricted visibility. What would you do to reduce the danger posed by these vehicles?
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4 of the 5 candidates (80%) who were asked this question responded as below.
Those candidate(s) which were elected are highlighted.
Lucy FRAZER (Conservative Party) |
It is right that this is a problem that needs to be addressed. |
Clive Kenneth SEMMENS (Green Party) |
Separate motorized traffic and bicycles wherever possible, especially at junctions; design road schemes to ensure that HGVs cannot use inappropriate routes as "rat runs", while providing access for HGVs for local work such as house removals. |
Huw JONES (Labour Party) |
The majority of HGV cyclist accidents occur in our towns and cities. Many urban road networks are not suitable for large HGVs. We should develop a system where HGVs are banned from insuitable areas and deliveries are transferred to smaller vehicles suitable for local roads |
Jonathan Peter CHATFIELD (Liberal Democrat) |
Yes, the risks here must be reduced. This should be a priority for all levels of government. |
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